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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 449.41 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 449.41 and 126.09 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 449.41 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/449.41 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 449.41 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 56,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.38/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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