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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 441.30 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 441.30 and 191.90 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 441.30 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/441.30 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 441.30 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 84,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,685.47/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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