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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 447.68 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 447.68 and 190.52 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 447.68 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/447.68 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 447.68 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 85,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,288.80/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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