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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 450.96 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 450.96 and 95.14 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 450.96 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/450.96 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 450.96 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 42,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906.08/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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