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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 450.78 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 450.78 and 95.17 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 450.78 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/450.78 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 450.78 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 42,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.51/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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