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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 449.28 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 449.28 and 126.23 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 449.28 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/449.28 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 449.28 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 56,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.61/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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