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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 440.94 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 440.94 and 191.77 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 440.94 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/440.94 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 440.94 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 84,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,558.68/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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