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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450 and 83.62 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 37,629
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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