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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.84 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.84 and 95.18 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.84 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.84 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.84 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 42,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,910.95/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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