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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450.24 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450.24 and 191.82 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450.24 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450.24 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450.24 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 86,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,365.04/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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