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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 449.28 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 449.28 and 126.54 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 449.28 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/449.28 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 449.28 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 56,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,851.89/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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