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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 681.28 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 681.28 and 146.07 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 681.28 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/681.28 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 681.28 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 99,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,514.20/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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