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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 451.17 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 451.17 and 95.41 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 451.17 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/451.17 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 451.17 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 43,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046.13/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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