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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.80 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.80 and 82.10 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.80 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.80 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.80 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 36,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,762.14/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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