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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.48 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.48 and 190.50 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.48 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.48 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.48 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 85,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,816.44/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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