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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.45 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.45 and 146.25 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.45 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.45 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.45 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 65,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,878.31/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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