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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 452.99 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 452.99 and 96.53 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 452.99 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/452.99 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 452.99 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 43,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,727.77/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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