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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 453.77 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 453.77 and 97.09 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 453.77 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/453.77 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 453.77 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 44,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054.91/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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