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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 450.87 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 450.87 and 95.15 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 450.87 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/450.87 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 450.87 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 42,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.28/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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