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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.91 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.91 and 145.90 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.91 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.91 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.91 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 65,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,642.43/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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