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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 447.54 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 447.54 and 190.93 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 447.54 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/447.54 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 447.54 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 85,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.81/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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