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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 406.08 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 406.08 and 196.20 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 406.08 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/406.08 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 406.08 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 79,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,672.90/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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