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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 684.31 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 684.31 and 148.00 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 684.31 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/684.31 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 684.31 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 101,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,279.49/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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