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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 675.18 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 675.18 and 141.97 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 675.18 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/675.18 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 675.18 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 95,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,855.30/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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