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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 450.99 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 450.99 and 118.14 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 450.99 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/450.99 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 450.99 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 53,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279.96/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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