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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 681.17 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 681.17 and 145.97 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 681.17 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/681.17 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 681.17 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 99,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,430.38/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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