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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 449.28 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 449.28 and 126.13 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 449.28 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/449.28 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 449.28 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 56,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667.06/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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