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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 675.01 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 675.01 and 141.85 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 675.01 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/675.01 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 675.01 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 95,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,750.17/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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