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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.61 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.61 and 97.14 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.61 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.61 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.61 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 44,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,064.81/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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