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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.50, 406.38 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.50, 406.38 and 196.29 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.50 : 406.38 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.50/406.38 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.50x = 406.38 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.50x = 79,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769.07/294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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