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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.92 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.92 and 106.30 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.92 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.92 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.92 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 48,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.10/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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