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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.20 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.20 and 146.06 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.20 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.20 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.20 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 65,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756.21/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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