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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 450.06 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 450.06 and 145.94 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 450.06 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/450.06 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 450.06 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 65,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,682.76/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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