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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 681.57 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 681.57 and 146.27 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 681.57 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/681.57 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 681.57 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 99,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,689.10/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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