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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 676.46 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 676.46 and 142.74 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 676.46 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/676.46 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 676.46 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 96,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,557.19/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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