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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.31, 441.40 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.31, 441.40 and 192.31 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.31 : 441.40 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.31/441.40 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.31x = 441.40 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.31x = 84,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885.63/294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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