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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 454.03 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 454.03 and 83.35 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 454.03 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/454.03 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 454.03 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 37,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843.40/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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