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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 449.06 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 449.06 and 82.94 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 449.06 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/449.06 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 449.06 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 37,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.74/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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