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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.35 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.35 and 83.79 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.35 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.35 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.35 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 37,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,734.41/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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