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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 450.67 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 450.67 and 95.03 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 450.67 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/450.67 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 450.67 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 42,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.17/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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