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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 449 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 449 and 125.94 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 449 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/449 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 449 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 56,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,547.06/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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