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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 406.60 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 406.60 and 195.08 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 406.60 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/406.60 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 406.60 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 79,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,319.53/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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