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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 675.38 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 675.38 and 142.04 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 675.38 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/675.38 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 675.38 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 95,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,930.98/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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