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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.40 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.40 and 95.52 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.40 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.40 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.40 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 43,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,117.73/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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