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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.44 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.44 and 142.26 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.44 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.44 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.44 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 96,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085.38/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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