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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 451.28 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 451.28 and 146.66 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 451.28 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/451.28 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 451.28 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 66,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.17/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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