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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.08 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.08 and 191.26 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.08 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.08 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.08 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 85,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.12/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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