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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 448.48 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 448.48 and 190.92 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 448.48 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/448.48 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 448.48 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 85,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.85/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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