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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 449.19 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 449.19 and 126.22 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 449.19 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/449.19 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 449.19 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 56,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,696.76/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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