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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 676.16 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 676.16 and 142.60 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 676.16 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/676.16 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 676.16 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 96,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,420.42/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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