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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.50 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.50 and 126.64 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.50 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.50 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.50 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 56,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.68/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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