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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 683.64 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 683.64 and 147.69 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 683.64 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/683.64 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 683.64 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 100,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,966.79/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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