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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 681.03 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 681.03 and 145.82 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 681.03 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/681.03 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 681.03 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 99,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.79/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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