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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 451.10 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 451.10 and 146.61 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 451.10 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/451.10 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 451.10 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 66,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136.14/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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