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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 449.01 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 449.01 and 126.07 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 449.01 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/449.01 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 449.01 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 56,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605.57/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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