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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 454.99 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 454.99 and 97.86 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 454.99 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/454.99 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 454.99 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 44,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523.05/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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