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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 449.37 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 449.37 and 83.16 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 449.37 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/449.37 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 449.37 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 37,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369.61/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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