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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 449.12 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 449.12 and 191.36 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 449.12 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/449.12 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 449.12 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 85,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.60/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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