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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 684.07 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 684.07 and 148.07 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 684.07 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/684.07 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 684.07 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 101,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,286.45/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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