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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.40 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.40 and 96.77 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.40 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.40 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.40 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 43,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873.25/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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