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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 450.83 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 450.83 and 95.25 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 450.83 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/450.83 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 450.83 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 42,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.56/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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