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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 454.35 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 454.35 and 97.41 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 454.35 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/454.35 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 454.35 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 44,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258.23/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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