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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.51 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.51 and 145.62 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.51 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.51 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.51 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 65,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,456.92/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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