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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.88 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.88 and 97.14 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.88 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.88 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.88 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 44,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089.90/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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