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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 451.10 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 451.10 and 146.59 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 451.10 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/451.10 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 451.10 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 66,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,126.75/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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