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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.06 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.06 and 95.24 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.06 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.06 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.06 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 42,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959.84/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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