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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 448.89 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 448.89 and 82.90 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 448.89 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/448.89 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 448.89 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 37,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212.98/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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