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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.63 and 126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.63 and 126.00 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.63 = 126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.63 = 126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.63 × 126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 56,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525.15/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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