Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.56 and 128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299, 448.56 and 128 is: 192.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299 : 448.56 = 128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299/448.56 = 128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299x = 448.56 × 128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299x = 57,415.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,415.68/299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.03
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