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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.30 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.30 and 126.34 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.30 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.30 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.30 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 56,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764.56/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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