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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 405.98 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 405.98 and 189.20 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 405.98 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/405.98 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 405.98 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 76,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,812.19/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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