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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 452.82 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 452.82 and 96.50 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 452.82 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/452.82 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 452.82 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 43,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,696.24/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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