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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.14 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.14 and 191.91 is: 287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.14 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.14 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.14 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 86,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385.41/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.61

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