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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 451.40 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 451.40 and 95.50 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 451.40 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/451.40 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 451.40 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 43,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,108.70/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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