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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 449.97 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 449.97 and 189.99 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 449.97 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/449.97 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 449.97 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 85,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.09/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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