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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 681.86 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 681.86 and 146.37 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 681.86 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/681.86 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 681.86 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 99,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,803.12/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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