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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.98 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.98 and 191.56 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.98 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.98 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.98 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 86,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,198.17/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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