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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 685.36 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 685.36 and 148.76 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 685.36 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/685.36 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 685.36 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 101,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,950.35/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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