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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 675.14 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 675.14 and 142.05 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 675.14 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/675.14 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 675.14 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 95,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,905.46/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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