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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 449.79 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 449.79 and 191.79 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 449.79 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/449.79 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 449.79 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 86,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,265.22/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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