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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 448.86 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 448.86 and 126.12 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 448.86 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/448.86 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 448.86 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 56,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.22/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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