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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 681.39 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 681.39 and 145.97 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 681.39 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/681.39 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 681.39 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 99,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,461.77/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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