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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 449.13 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 449.13 and 82.98 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 449.13 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/449.13 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 449.13 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 37,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270.14/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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