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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 681.38 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 681.38 and 146.11 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 681.38 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/681.38 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 681.38 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 99,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556.43/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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