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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 406.02 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 406.02 and 196.16 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 406.02 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/406.02 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 406.02 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 79,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,642.85/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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