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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 684.13 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 684.13 and 147.97 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 684.13 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/684.13 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 684.13 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 101,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,229.38/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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