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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 453.99 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 453.99 and 97.28 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 453.99 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/453.99 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 453.99 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 44,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161.88/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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