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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 450.11 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 450.11 and 83.66 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 450.11 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/450.11 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 450.11 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 37,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653.53/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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