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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.51 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.51 and 126.20 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.51 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.51 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.51 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 56,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.91/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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