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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 675.08 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 675.08 and 141.86 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 675.08 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/675.08 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 675.08 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 95,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,766.85/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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