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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.45, 441.65 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.45, 441.65 and 186 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.45 : 441.65 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.45/441.65 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.45x = 441.65 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.45x = 82,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,145.97/294.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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