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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.16 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.16 and 190.72 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.16 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.16 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.16 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 85,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,473.08/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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