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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.31 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.31 and 126.38 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.31 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.31 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.31 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 56,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783.80/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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