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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.47 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.47 and 190.99 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.47 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.47 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.47 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 86,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.26/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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