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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.21 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.21 and 147.89 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.21 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.21 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.21 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 101,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,187.82/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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