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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.94 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.94 and 106.28 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.94 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.94 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.94 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 48,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030.24/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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