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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.26 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.26 and 83.08 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.26 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.26 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.26 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 37,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.52/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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