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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 451.41 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 451.41 and 95.45 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 451.41 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/451.41 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 451.41 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 43,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087.08/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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