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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 448.18 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 448.18 and 189.55 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 448.18 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/448.18 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 448.18 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 84,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,954.30/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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