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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 448.94 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 448.94 and 191.10 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 448.94 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/448.94 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 448.94 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 85,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792.43/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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