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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.74 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.74 and 190.86 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.74 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.74 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.74 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 85,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,646.52/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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