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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.33 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.33 and 142.00 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.33 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.33 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.33 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 95,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,895.70/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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