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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.71 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.71 and 146.97 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.71 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.71 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.71 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 66,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,387.82/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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