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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.65, 449.54 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.65, 449.54 and 126.32 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.65 : 449.54 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.65/449.54 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.65x = 449.54 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.65x = 56,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784.21/299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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