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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.92 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.92 and 95.90 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.92 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.92 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.92 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 43,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339.13/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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