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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.68 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.68 and 128 is: 192

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.68 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.68 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.68 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 57,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431.04/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192

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