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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.35 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.35 and 105.83 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.35 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.35 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.35 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 47,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766.37/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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