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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 681.48 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 681.48 and 146.18 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 681.48 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/681.48 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 681.48 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 99,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,618.44/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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