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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 406.48 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 406.48 and 195.88 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 406.48 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/406.48 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 406.48 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 79,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.30/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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