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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 441.89 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 441.89 and 186.25 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 441.89 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/441.89 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 441.89 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 82,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,302.01/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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