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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 683.89 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 683.89 and 147.83 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 683.89 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/683.89 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 683.89 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 101,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,096.50/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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