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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.96 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.96 and 97.20 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.96 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.96 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.96 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 44,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124.91/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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