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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 451.10 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 451.10 and 95.31 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 451.10 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/451.10 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 451.10 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 42,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,993.86/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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