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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 675.48 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 675.48 and 142.05 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 675.48 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/675.48 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 675.48 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 95,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,951.93/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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