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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.93 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.93 and 142.53 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.93 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.93 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.93 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 96,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340.30/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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