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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.60 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.60 and 146.21 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.60 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.60 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.60 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 99,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,655.46/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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