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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.18 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.18 and 103.16 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.18 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.18 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.18 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 46,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540.96/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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