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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.87 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.87 and 95.83 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.87 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.87 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.87 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 43,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.14/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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