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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 450.61 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 450.61 and 95.02 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 450.61 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/450.61 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 450.61 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 42,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816.87/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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