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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 405.65 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 405.65 and 189.05 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 405.65 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/405.65 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 405.65 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 76,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,688.10/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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