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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.80 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.80 and 145.73 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.80 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.80 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.80 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 65,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550.93/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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