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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 450.26 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 450.26 and 146.06 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 450.26 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/450.26 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 450.26 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 65,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764.98/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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