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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 681.94 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 681.94 and 146.46 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 681.94 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/681.94 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 681.94 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 99,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,876.93/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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