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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 453.20 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 453.20 and 96.87 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 453.20 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/453.20 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 453.20 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 43,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.73/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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