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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 450.90 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 450.90 and 146.69 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 450.90 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/450.90 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 450.90 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 66,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.96/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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