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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 448.76 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 448.76 and 195.30 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 448.76 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/448.76 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 448.76 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 87,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,641.85/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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