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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 450.03 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 450.03 and 126.73 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 450.03 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/450.03 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 450.03 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 57,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032.30/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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