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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 449.15 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 449.15 and 126.09 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 449.15 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/449.15 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 449.15 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 56,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632.69/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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