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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 448.75 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 448.75 and 189.64 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 448.75 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/448.75 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 448.75 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 85,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,100.95/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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