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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 675.74 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 675.74 and 142.36 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 675.74 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/675.74 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 675.74 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 96,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,197.01/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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