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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 451.08 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 451.08 and 95.20 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 451.08 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/451.08 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 451.08 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 42,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.69/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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