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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 448.99 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 448.99 and 126.04 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 448.99 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/448.99 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 448.99 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 56,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590.70/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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