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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 450.74 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 450.74 and 95.00 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 450.74 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/450.74 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 450.74 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 42,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818.28/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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