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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.58 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.58 and 146.27 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.58 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.58 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.58 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 99,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690.57/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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