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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.44 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.44 and 190.92 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.44 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.44 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.44 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 85,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998.00/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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