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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.88 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.88 and 146.56 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.88 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.88 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.88 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 66,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,080.97/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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