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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 453.68 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 453.68 and 97.09 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 453.68 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/453.68 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 453.68 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 44,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046.54/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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