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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.73 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.73 and 95.87 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.73 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.73 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.73 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 43,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.62/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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