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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.70 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.70 and 147.51 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.70 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.70 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.70 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 100,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,852.59/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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