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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 454.86 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 454.86 and 97.86 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 454.86 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/454.86 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 454.86 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 44,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.60/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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