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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 452.58 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 452.58 and 93.55 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 452.58 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/452.58 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 452.58 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 42,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336.60/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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