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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.96 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.96 and 108.13 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.96 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.96 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.96 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 48,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762.30/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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