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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 451.94 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 451.94 and 95.82 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 451.94 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/451.94 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 451.94 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 43,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.41/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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