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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 449.87 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 449.87 and 191.91 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 449.87 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/449.87 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 449.87 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 86,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333.59/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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