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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 683.32 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 683.32 and 147.27 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 683.32 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/683.32 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 683.32 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 100,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,632.54/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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