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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 448.86 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 448.86 and 191.36 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 448.86 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/448.86 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 448.86 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 85,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893.85/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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