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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 675.22 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 675.22 and 142.03 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 675.22 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/675.22 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 675.22 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 95,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,901.50/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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