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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 441.57 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 441.57 and 191.92 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 441.57 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/441.57 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 441.57 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 84,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,746.11/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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