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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 441.45 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 441.45 and 186.03 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 441.45 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/441.45 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 441.45 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 82,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,122.94/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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