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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 450.11 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 450.11 and 83.63 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 450.11 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/450.11 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 450.11 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 37,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.03/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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