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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.72 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.72 and 190.56 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.72 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.72 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.72 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 77,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,314.00/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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