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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 449.74 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 449.74 and 145.87 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 449.74 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/449.74 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 449.74 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 65,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,602.08/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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