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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 451.47 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 451.47 and 95.54 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 451.47 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/451.47 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 451.47 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 43,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.44/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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