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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.74 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.74 and 95.55 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.74 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.74 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.74 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 43,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.57/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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