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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.13, 405.99 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.13, 405.99 and 189.26 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.13 : 405.99 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.13/405.99 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.13x = 405.99 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.13x = 76,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,837.67/294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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