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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 683.65 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 683.65 and 147.66 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 683.65 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/683.65 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 683.65 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 100,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,947.76/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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