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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.96 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.96 and 95.86 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.96 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.96 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.96 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 43,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324.89/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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