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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 450.20 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 450.20 and 129.04 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 450.20 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/450.20 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 450.20 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 58,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.81/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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