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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 441.19 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 441.19 and 197.88 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 441.19 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/441.19 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 441.19 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 87,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302.68/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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