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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 449.87 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 449.87 and 83.49 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 449.87 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/449.87 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 449.87 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 37,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559.23/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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