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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 682.91 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 682.91 and 147.20 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 682.91 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/682.91 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 682.91 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 100,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,523.62/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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