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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.16 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.16 and 146.73 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.16 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.16 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.16 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 66,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,197.97/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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