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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 448.92 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 448.92 and 191.28 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 448.92 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/448.92 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 448.92 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 85,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,869.42/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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