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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 450.09 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 450.09 and 145.80 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 450.09 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/450.09 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 450.09 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 65,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,623.12/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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