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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.80 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.80 and 194.70 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.80 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.80 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.80 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 79,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009.26/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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