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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 448.17 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 448.17 and 190.60 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 448.17 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/448.17 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 448.17 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 85,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,421.20/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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