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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.99 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.99 and 83.60 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.99 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.99 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.99 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 37,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619.16/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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