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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 676.19 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 676.19 and 142.61 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 676.19 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/676.19 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 676.19 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 96,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431.23/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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