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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 681.34 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 681.34 and 145.99 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 681.34 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/681.34 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 681.34 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 99,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,468.83/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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