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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 406.20 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 406.20 and 196.24 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 406.20 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/406.20 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 406.20 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 79,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.69/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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