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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.47, 406.27 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.47, 406.27 and 196.12 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.47 : 406.27 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.47/406.27 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.47x = 406.27 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.47x = 79,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,677.67/294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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