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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.36 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.36 and 96.73 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.36 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.36 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.36 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 43,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.51/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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