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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 450.12 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 450.12 and 145.98 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 450.12 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/450.12 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 450.12 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 65,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707.79/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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