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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 683.94 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 683.94 and 147.72 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 683.94 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/683.94 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 683.94 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 101,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,034.74/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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