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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.45 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.45 and 186.30 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.45 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.45 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.45 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 82,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,242.14/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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