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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 451.13 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 451.13 and 118.15 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 451.13 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/451.13 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 451.13 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 53,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299.29/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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