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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.60 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.60 and 126.43 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.60 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.60 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.60 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 56,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,841.17/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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