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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 450.22 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 450.22 and 94.78 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 450.22 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/450.22 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 450.22 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 42,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671.85/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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