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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 681.96 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 681.96 and 146.36 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 681.96 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/681.96 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 681.96 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 99,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,808.26/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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