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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.34, 406.20 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.34, 406.20 and 190.84 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.34 : 406.20 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.34/406.20 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.34x = 406.20 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.34x = 77,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,519.21/294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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