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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 405.68 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 405.68 and 190.48 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 405.68 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/405.68 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 405.68 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 77,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,273.93/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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