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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 451.19 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 451.19 and 118.23 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 451.19 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/451.19 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 451.19 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 53,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,344.19/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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