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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675.03 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675.03 and 141.87 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675.03 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675.03 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675.03 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 95,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,766.51/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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