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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.52 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.52 and 83.91 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.52 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.52 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.52 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 37,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801.23/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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