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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.93 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.93 and 145.70 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.93 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.93 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.93 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 99,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,207.37/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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