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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 405.71 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 405.71 and 189.17 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 405.71 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/405.71 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 405.71 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 76,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,748.16/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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