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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.45, 406.19 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.45, 406.19 and 196.26 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.45 : 406.19 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.45/406.19 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.45x = 406.19 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.45x = 79,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717.87/294.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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