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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 448.29 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 448.29 and 190.79 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 448.29 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/448.29 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 448.29 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 85,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,530.37/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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