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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.63 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.63 and 83.75 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.63 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.63 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.63 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 38,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077.28/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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