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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 449.07 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 449.07 and 82.95 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 449.07 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/449.07 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 449.07 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 37,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250.36/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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