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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.93 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.93 and 83.52 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.93 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.93 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.93 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 37,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,575.90/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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