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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 452.98 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 452.98 and 96.56 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 452.98 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/452.98 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 452.98 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 43,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.75/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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