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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 681.68 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 681.68 and 146.45 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 681.68 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/681.68 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 681.68 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 99,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,835.63/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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