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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.51 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.51 and 96.85 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.51 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.51 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.51 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 43,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.44/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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