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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 448.53 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 448.53 and 191.51 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 448.53 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/448.53 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 448.53 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 85,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,897.98/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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