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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.20 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.20 and 146.68 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.20 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.20 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.20 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 66,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182.02/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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