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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 449.43 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 449.43 and 191.35 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 449.43 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/449.43 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 449.43 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 85,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998.43/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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