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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.24 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.24 and 190.44 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.24 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.24 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.24 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 85,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,172.39/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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