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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 406.08 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 406.08 and 196.02 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 406.08 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/406.08 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 406.08 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 79,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599.80/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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