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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.04 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.04 and 95.96 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.04 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.04 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.04 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 43,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.76/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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