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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.92 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.92 and 197.10 is: 295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.92 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.92 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.92 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 87,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,102.43/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.78

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