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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 448.62 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 448.62 and 82.64 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 448.62 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/448.62 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 448.62 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 37,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075.08/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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