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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 405.90 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 405.90 and 189.28 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 405.90 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/405.90 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 405.90 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 76,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,828.75/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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