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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 450.04 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 450.04 and 117.28 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 450.04 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/450.04 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 450.04 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 52,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.69/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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