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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 449.34 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 449.34 and 126.32 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 449.34 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/449.34 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 449.34 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 56,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,760.63/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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