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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.62 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.62 and 83.32 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.62 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.62 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.62 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 37,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.01/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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