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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 684.38 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 684.38 and 148.13 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 684.38 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/684.38 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 684.38 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 101,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,373.05/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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