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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.10 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.10 and 94.58 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.10 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.10 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.10 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 42,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.21/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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