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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.40 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.40 and 118.22 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.40 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.40 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.40 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 53,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364.51/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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