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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 684.43 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 684.43 and 148.03 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 684.43 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/684.43 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 684.43 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 101,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,316.17/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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