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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.51 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.51 and 126.32 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.51 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.51 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.51 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 56,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783.54/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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