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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.49, 681.82 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.49, 681.82 and 146.32 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.49 : 681.82 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.49/681.82 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.49x = 681.82 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.49x = 99,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761.83/454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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