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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 683.85 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 683.85 and 147.83 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 683.85 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/683.85 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 683.85 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 101,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,091.35/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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