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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 675.17 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 675.17 and 141.89 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 675.17 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/675.17 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 675.17 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 95,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,795.79/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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