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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.91 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.91 and 197.94 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.91 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.91 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.91 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 87,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.73/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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