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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.54 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.54 and 142.29 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.54 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.54 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.54 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 96,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,122.59/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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