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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 683.94 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 683.94 and 147.82 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 683.94 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/683.94 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 683.94 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 101,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,098.30/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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