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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 451.55 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 451.55 and 95.51 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 451.55 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/451.55 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 451.55 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 43,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128.91/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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