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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.52 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.52 and 97.51 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.52 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.52 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.52 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 44,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320.25/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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