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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450 and 146.04 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 65,718
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,718/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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