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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 685.50 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 685.50 and 148.80 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 685.50 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/685.50 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 685.50 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 102,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,004.41/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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