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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.45 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.45 and 190.03 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.45 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.45 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.45 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 85,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,028.92/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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