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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.50 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.50 and 73 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.50 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.50 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.50 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 32,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959.50/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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