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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 441.76 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 441.76 and 191.66 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 441.76 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/441.76 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 441.76 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 84,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,667.72/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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