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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.40 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.40 and 83.86 is: 125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.40 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.40 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.40 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 37,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770.54/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.79

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