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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 441.56 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 441.56 and 196.83 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 441.56 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/441.56 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 441.56 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 86,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,912.75/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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