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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 448.90 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 448.90 and 82.83 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 448.90 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/448.90 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 448.90 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 37,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.49/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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