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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.48 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.48 and 94.95 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.48 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.48 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.48 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 42,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.03/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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