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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 448.91 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 448.91 and 191.20 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 448.91 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/448.91 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 448.91 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 85,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,831.59/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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