Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.16 and 148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300, 450.16 and 148 is: 222.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300 : 450.16 = 148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300/450.16 = 148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300x = 450.16 × 148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300x = 66,623.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,623.68/300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222.08
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