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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 441.06 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 441.06 and 202.87 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 441.06 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/441.06 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 441.06 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 89,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.84/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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