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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 451.08 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 451.08 and 191.65 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 451.08 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/451.08 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 451.08 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 86,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449.48/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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