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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 454.34 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 454.34 and 97.39 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 454.34 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/454.34 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 454.34 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 44,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248.17/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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