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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 406.24 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 406.24 and 196.16 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 406.24 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/406.24 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 406.24 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 79,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,688.56/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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