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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 449.94 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 449.94 and 114.92 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 449.94 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/449.94 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 449.94 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 51,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707.41/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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