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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.44 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.44 and 146.54 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.44 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.44 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.44 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 66,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,004.49/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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