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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 449.95 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 449.95 and 126.57 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 449.95 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/449.95 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 449.95 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 56,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.29/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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