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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 675.86 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 675.86 and 142.40 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 675.86 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/675.86 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 675.86 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 96,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,243.44/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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