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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 675.57 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 675.57 and 142.16 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 675.57 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/675.57 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 675.57 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 96,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,035.65/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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