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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 452.83 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 452.83 and 85.50 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 452.83 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/452.83 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 452.83 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 38,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716.97/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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