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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 680.19 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 680.19 and 145.25 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 680.19 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/680.19 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 680.19 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 98,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,794.20/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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