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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.95 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.95 and 97.13 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.95 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.95 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.95 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 44,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092.16/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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