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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 453 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 453 and 96.48 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 453 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/453 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 453 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 43,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705.44/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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