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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.95 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.95 and 83.27 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.95 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.95 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.95 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 37,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800.19/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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