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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.17 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.17 and 96.62 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.17 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.17 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.17 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 43,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784.26/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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