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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.64 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.64 and 83.34 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.64 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.64 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.64 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 37,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.00/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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