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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 440.42 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 440.42 and 191.27 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 440.42 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/440.42 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 440.42 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 84,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,239.28/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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