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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.78 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.78 and 97.29 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.78 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.78 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.78 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 44,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.26/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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