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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 451.11 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 451.11 and 178.48 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 451.11 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/451.11 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 451.11 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 80,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,514.11/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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