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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.14 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.14 and 148.59 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.14 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.14 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.14 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 101,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,804.95/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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