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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.77 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.77 and 146.61 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.77 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.77 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.77 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 66,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086.66/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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