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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 449.04 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 449.04 and 82.93 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 449.04 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/449.04 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 449.04 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 37,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238.89/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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