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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.73 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.73 and 95.11 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.73 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.73 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.73 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 42,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.93/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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