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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 441.54 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 441.54 and 191.73 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 441.54 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/441.54 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 441.54 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 84,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656.46/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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