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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.86 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.86 and 105.52 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.86 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.86 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.86 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 47,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571.97/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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