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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.50, 406.42 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.50, 406.42 and 191.18 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.50 : 406.42 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.50/406.42 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.50x = 406.42 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.50x = 77,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,698.42/294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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