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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 684.21 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 684.21 and 148.05 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 684.21 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/684.21 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 684.21 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 101,296.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,296.51/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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