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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 451.21 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 451.21 and 95.37 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 451.21 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/451.21 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 451.21 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 43,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031.90/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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