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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 449.04 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 449.04 and 126.27 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 449.04 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/449.04 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 449.04 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 56,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,700.28/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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