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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 456.33 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 456.33 and 95.94 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 456.33 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/456.33 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 456.33 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 43,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.61/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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