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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.56 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.56 and 126.48 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.56 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.56 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.56 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 56,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860.35/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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