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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.72 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.72 and 95.73 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.72 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.72 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.72 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 43,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243.16/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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