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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 676.11 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 676.11 and 142.62 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 676.11 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/676.11 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 676.11 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 96,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,426.71/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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