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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.25 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.25 and 146.75 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.25 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.25 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.25 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 66,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220.94/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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