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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 683.11 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 683.11 and 147.29 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 683.11 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/683.11 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 683.11 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 100,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,611.86/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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