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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 449.90 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 449.90 and 80.60 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 449.90 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/449.90 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 449.90 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 36,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.94/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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