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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.78 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.78 and 95.80 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.78 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.78 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.78 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 43,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280.52/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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