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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 676.35 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 676.35 and 142.75 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 676.35 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/676.35 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 676.35 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 96,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,550.55/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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