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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 675.20 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 675.20 and 142.26 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 675.20 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/675.20 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 675.20 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 96,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,053.95/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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