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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.65 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.65 and 82.66 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.65 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.65 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.65 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 37,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085.41/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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