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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 450.54 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 450.54 and 146.39 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 450.54 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/450.54 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 450.54 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 65,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952.30/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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