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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450.33 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450.33 and 94.82 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450.33 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450.33 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450.33 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 42,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698.04/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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