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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.39 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.39 and 189.41 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.39 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.39 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.39 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 84,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,927.72/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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