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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.88 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.88 and 95.12 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.88 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.88 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.88 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 42,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,887.71/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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