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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.15 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.15 and 83.01 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.15 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.15 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.15 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 37,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,283.94/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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