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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.72 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.72 and 82.73 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.72 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.72 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.72 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 37,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.61/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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