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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.49 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.49 and 83.90 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.49 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.49 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.49 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 37,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796.11/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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