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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 450.02 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 450.02 and 124.35 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 450.02 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/450.02 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 450.02 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 55,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.61/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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