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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 440.76 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 440.76 and 196.48 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 440.76 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/440.76 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 440.76 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 86,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598.23/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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