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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 453.63 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 453.63 and 96.95 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 453.63 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/453.63 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 453.63 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 43,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977.16/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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