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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 406.50 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 406.50 and 191.07 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 406.50 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/406.50 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 406.50 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 77,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669.96/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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