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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 451.11 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 451.11 and 95.23 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 451.11 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/451.11 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 451.11 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 42,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959.21/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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