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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.08 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.08 and 191.80 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.08 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.08 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.08 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 86,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325.34/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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