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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 406.25 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 406.25 and 189.49 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 406.25 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/406.25 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 406.25 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 76,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,980.31/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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