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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 676.25 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 676.25 and 142.68 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 676.25 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/676.25 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 676.25 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 96,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,487.35/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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