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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 441.36 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 441.36 and 196.88 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 441.36 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/441.36 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 441.36 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 86,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,894.96/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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