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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.27 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.27 and 126.17 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.27 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.27 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.27 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 56,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682.46/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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