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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.67 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.67 and 190.98 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.67 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.67 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.67 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 85,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,687.00/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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