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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 450.53 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 450.53 and 83.93 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 450.53 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/450.53 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 450.53 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 37,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810.31/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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