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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.40 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.40 and 146.76 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.40 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.40 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.40 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 66,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247.46/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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