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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 452.96 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 452.96 and 85.53 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 452.96 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/452.96 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 452.96 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 38,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741.67/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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