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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 447.39 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 447.39 and 190.82 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 447.39 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/447.39 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 447.39 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 85,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372.08/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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