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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.32 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.32 and 105.21 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.32 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.32 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.32 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 47,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379.01/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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