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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 406 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 406 and 195.92 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 406 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/406 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 406 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 79,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,543.52/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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