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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.75 and 142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.75 and 142.33 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.75 = 142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.75 = 142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.75 × 142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 96,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,177.81/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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