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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.51 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.51 and 94.90 is: 142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.51 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.51 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.51 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 42,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,753.40/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.35

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