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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 682.42 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 682.42 and 146.76 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 682.42 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/682.42 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 682.42 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 100,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,151.96/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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