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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.34 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.34 and 95.42 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.34 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.34 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.34 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 43,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067.51/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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