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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 448.40 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 448.40 and 190.50 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 448.40 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/448.40 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 448.40 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 85,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419.25/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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