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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 675.49 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 675.49 and 142.08 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 675.49 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/675.49 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 675.49 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 95,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,972.90/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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