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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 684.45 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 684.45 and 148.01 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 684.45 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/684.45 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 684.45 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 101,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,305.44/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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