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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 451.21 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 451.21 and 146.85 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 451.21 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/451.21 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 451.21 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 66,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.19/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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