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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 684.00 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 684.00 and 147.78 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 684.00 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/684.00 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 684.00 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 101,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,079.68/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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