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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.36 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.36 and 145.99 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 450.36 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/450.36 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 450.36 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 65,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748.06/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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