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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 442.01 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 442.01 and 197.15 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 442.01 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/442.01 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 442.01 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 87,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,139.08/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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