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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.71 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.71 and 126.52 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.71 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.71 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.71 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 56,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,895.87/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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