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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 449.78 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 449.78 and 83.41 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 449.78 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/449.78 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 449.78 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 37,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517.95/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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