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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 405.81 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 405.81 and 190.57 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 405.81 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/405.81 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 405.81 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 77,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,335.21/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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