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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 454.43 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 454.43 and 97.69 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 454.43 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/454.43 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 454.43 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 44,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.68/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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