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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.12 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.12 and 117.50 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.12 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.12 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.12 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 52,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,889.10/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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