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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 452.75 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 452.75 and 96.35 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 452.75 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/452.75 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 452.75 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 43,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,619.72/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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