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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 440.87 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 440.87 and 127.07 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 440.87 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/440.87 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 440.87 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 56,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,018.51/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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