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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.33 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.33 and 191.71 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.33 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.33 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.33 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 84,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,607.37/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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