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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 406.57 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 406.57 and 191.14 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 406.57 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/406.57 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 406.57 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 77,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,711.79/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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