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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 449.19 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 449.19 and 126.07 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 449.19 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/449.19 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 449.19 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 56,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,629.38/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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