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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.51 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.51 and 96.20 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.51 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.51 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.51 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 43,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,530.78/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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