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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 456.20 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 456.20 and 98.67 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 456.20 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/456.20 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 456.20 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 45,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,012.76/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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