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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.61, 683.46 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.61, 683.46 and 147.39 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.61 : 683.46 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.61/683.46 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.61x = 683.46 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.61x = 100,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,735.17/455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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