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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.98 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.98 and 191.08 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.98 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.98 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.98 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 85,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,791.10/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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