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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 451.10 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 451.10 and 146.58 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 451.10 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/451.10 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 451.10 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 66,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,120.91/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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