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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 449.17 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 449.17 and 126.16 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 449.17 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/449.17 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 449.17 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 56,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.66/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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