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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 454.04 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 454.04 and 97.26 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 454.04 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/454.04 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 454.04 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 44,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.11/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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