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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 451.73 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 451.73 and 106.19 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 451.73 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/451.73 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 451.73 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 47,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966.42/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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