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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 681.49 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 681.49 and 146.14 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 681.49 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/681.49 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 681.49 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 99,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,593.98/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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