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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 449.92 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 449.92 and 117.25 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 449.92 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/449.92 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 449.92 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 52,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,751.24/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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