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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.80 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.80 and 147.06 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.80 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.80 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.80 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 66,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.71/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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