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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 451.50 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 451.50 and 95.64 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 451.50 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/451.50 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 451.50 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 43,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.46/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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