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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.84, 452.67 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.84, 452.67 and 96.40 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.84 : 452.67 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.84/452.67 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.84x = 452.67 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.84x = 43,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.39/301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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