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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 681.54 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 681.54 and 146.32 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 681.54 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/681.54 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 681.54 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 99,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,723.78/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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