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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 681.36 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 681.36 and 146.08 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 681.36 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/681.36 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 681.36 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 99,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,533.07/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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