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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 450.05 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 450.05 and 114.95 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 450.05 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/450.05 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 450.05 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 51,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732.97/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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