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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 449.93 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 449.93 and 107.72 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 449.93 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/449.93 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 449.93 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 48,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464.48/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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