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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.16 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.16 and 95.42 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.16 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.16 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.16 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 43,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.69/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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