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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 675.14 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 675.14 and 141.98 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 675.14 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/675.14 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 675.14 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 95,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,852.29/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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