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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.45, 681.78 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.45, 681.78 and 146.32 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.45 : 681.78 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.45/681.78 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.45x = 681.78 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.45x = 99,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.05/454.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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