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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.98 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.98 and 95.88 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.98 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.98 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.98 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 43,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,335.84/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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