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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 448.62 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 448.62 and 191.04 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 448.62 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/448.62 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 448.62 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 85,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,704.36/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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