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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.53 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.53 and 83.25 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.53 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.53 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.53 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 37,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423.16/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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