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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.49 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.49 and 143.43 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.49 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.49 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.49 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 98,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,032.97/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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