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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 406.48 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 406.48 and 195.89 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 406.48 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/406.48 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 406.48 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 79,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,625.37/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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