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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.90 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.90 and 95.17 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.90 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.90 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.90 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 42,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911.35/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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