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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.27, 681.37 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.27, 681.37 and 146.34 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.27 : 681.37 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.27/681.37 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.27x = 681.37 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.27x = 99,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,711.69/454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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