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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 450.40 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 450.40 and 146.14 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 450.40 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/450.40 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 450.40 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 65,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,821.46/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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