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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.90 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.90 and 117.32 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.90 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.90 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.90 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 52,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781.68/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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