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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.38 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.38 and 128.24 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.38 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.38 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.38 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 57,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500.25/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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