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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.27 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.27 and 94.69 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.27 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.27 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.27 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 42,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636.07/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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