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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.94 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.94 and 142.36 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.94 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.94 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.94 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 97,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,077.57/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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