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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 450.02 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 450.02 and 83.62 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 450.02 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/450.02 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 450.02 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 37,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630.67/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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