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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 681.15 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 681.15 and 145.81 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 681.15 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/681.15 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 681.15 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 99,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318.48/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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