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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 449.34 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 449.34 and 191.59 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 449.34 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/449.34 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 449.34 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 86,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089.05/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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