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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.08 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.08 and 190.41 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.08 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.08 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.08 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 85,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.91/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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