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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 440.53 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 440.53 and 197.75 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 440.53 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/440.53 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 440.53 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 87,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.81/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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