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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 450.38 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 450.38 and 107.88 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 450.38 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/450.38 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 450.38 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 48,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586.99/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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