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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.94 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.94 and 190.27 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.94 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.94 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.94 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 85,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,610.08/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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