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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 405.80 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 405.80 and 189.23 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 405.80 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/405.80 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 405.80 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 76,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789.53/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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