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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.29, 448.93 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.29, 448.93 and 82.87 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.29 : 448.93 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.29/448.93 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.29x = 448.93 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.29x = 37,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,200.58/299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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