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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.87 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.87 and 126.64 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.87 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.87 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.87 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 56,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,970.73/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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