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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.45 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.45 and 95.53 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.45 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.45 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.45 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 43,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127.02/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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