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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 451.77 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 451.77 and 146.99 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 451.77 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/451.77 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 451.77 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 66,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406.25/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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