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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 449.76 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 449.76 and 83.40 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 449.76 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/449.76 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 449.76 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 37,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509.57/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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