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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.89 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.89 and 147.81 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.89 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.89 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.89 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 101,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,087.85/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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