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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 450.87 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 450.87 and 191.11 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 450.87 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/450.87 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 450.87 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 86,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,164.77/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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