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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 447.09 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 447.09 and 190.09 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 447.09 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/447.09 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 447.09 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 84,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,987.34/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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