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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.07 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.07 and 96.58 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.07 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.07 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.07 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 43,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755.50/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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