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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 449.76 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 449.76 and 191.92 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 449.76 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/449.76 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 449.76 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 86,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317.94/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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