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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 448.38 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 448.38 and 190.64 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 448.38 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/448.38 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 448.38 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 85,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,479.16/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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