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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 452.01 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 452.01 and 95.85 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 452.01 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/452.01 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 452.01 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 43,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325.97/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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