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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 681.62 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 681.62 and 146.15 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 681.62 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/681.62 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 681.62 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 99,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,621.01/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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