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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.65 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.65 and 142.43 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.65 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.65 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.65 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 64,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183.11/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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