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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 405.60 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 405.60 and 195.72 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 405.60 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/405.60 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 405.60 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 79,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384.03/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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