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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.96 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.96 and 146.76 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.96 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.96 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.96 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 66,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180.63/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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