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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 449.25 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 449.25 and 128.50 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 449.25 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/449.25 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 449.25 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 57,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,728.63/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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