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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 456.12 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 456.12 and 98.61 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 456.12 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/456.12 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 456.12 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 44,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,977.99/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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