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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 448.95 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 448.95 and 191.03 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 448.95 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/448.95 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 448.95 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 85,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762.92/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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