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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.63 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.63 and 105.42 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.63 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.63 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.63 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 47,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,503.16/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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