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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 449.98 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 449.98 and 191.92 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 449.98 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/449.98 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 449.98 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 86,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,359.20/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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