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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 406.56 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 406.56 and 190.88 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 406.56 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/406.56 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 406.56 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 77,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,604.17/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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