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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 684.42 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 684.42 and 148.13 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 684.42 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/684.42 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 684.42 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 101,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,379.34/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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