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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 683.43 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 683.43 and 147.38 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 683.43 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/683.43 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 683.43 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 100,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,723.91/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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