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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 449.37 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 449.37 and 126.15 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 449.37 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/449.37 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 449.37 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 56,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688.03/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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