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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 441.11 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 441.11 and 186.13 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 441.11 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/441.11 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 441.11 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 82,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,102.87/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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