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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 675.51 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 675.51 and 142.31 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 675.51 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/675.51 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 675.51 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 96,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,128.45/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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