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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 675.43 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 675.43 and 142.18 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 675.43 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/675.43 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 675.43 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 96,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,031.93/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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