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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.62 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.62 and 96.93 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.62 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.62 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.62 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 43,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,969.63/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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