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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 453.04 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 453.04 and 96.54 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 453.04 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/453.04 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 453.04 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 43,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737.63/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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