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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 681.69 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 681.69 and 146.26 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 681.69 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/681.69 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 681.69 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 99,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,703.98/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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