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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.19 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.19 and 126.11 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.19 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.19 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.19 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 56,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,645.10/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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