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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.30 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.30 and 189.58 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.30 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.30 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.30 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 77,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,026.35/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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