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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 674.76 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 674.76 and 141.81 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 674.76 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/674.76 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 674.76 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 95,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.72/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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