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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.69 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.69 and 142.34 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.69 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.69 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.69 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 96,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,174.34/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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