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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 681.06 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 681.06 and 145.87 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 681.06 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/681.06 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 681.06 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 99,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344.25/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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