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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.93 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.93 and 145.86 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.93 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.93 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.93 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 65,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,626.06/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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