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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.04 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.04 and 95.27 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.04 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.04 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.04 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 42,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967.85/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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