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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.90 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.90 and 146.55 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.90 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.90 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.90 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 66,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079.40/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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