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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.92 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.92 and 128.94 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.92 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.92 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.92 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 58,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.68/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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