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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 454.16 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 454.16 and 97.42 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 454.16 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/454.16 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 454.16 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 44,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244.27/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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