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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 676.41 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 676.41 and 142.73 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 676.41 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/676.41 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 676.41 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 96,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,540.62/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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