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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.38 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.38 and 97.50 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.38 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.38 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.38 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 44,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.05/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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