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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 405.89 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 405.89 and 196.02 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 405.89 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/405.89 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 405.89 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 79,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,561.58/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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