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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 453.90 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 453.90 and 97.13 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 453.90 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/453.90 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 453.90 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 44,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,086.82/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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