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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.53 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.53 and 191.92 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.53 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.53 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.53 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 84,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,737.48/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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