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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 450.88 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 450.88 and 105.63 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 450.88 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/450.88 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 450.88 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 47,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,624.50/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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