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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 449.88 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 449.88 and 126.40 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 449.88 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/449.88 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 449.88 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 56,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.27/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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