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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 448.76 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 448.76 and 82.76 is: 124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 448.76 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/448.76 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 448.76 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 37,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.38/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.14

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