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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 451.91 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 451.91 and 95.92 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 451.91 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/451.91 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 451.91 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 43,345.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345.96/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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