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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 405.60 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 405.60 and 189.27 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 405.60 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/405.60 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 405.60 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 76,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,767.44/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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