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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 452.72 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 452.72 and 96.28 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 452.72 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/452.72 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 452.72 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 43,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.43/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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