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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 449.26 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 449.26 and 126.28 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 449.26 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/449.26 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 449.26 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 56,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,732.55/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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