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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.38 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.38 and 126.22 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.38 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.38 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.38 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 56,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720.74/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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