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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 441.20 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 441.20 and 191.48 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 441.20 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/441.20 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 441.20 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 84,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,480.98/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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