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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 406.75 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 406.75 and 189.79 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 406.75 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/406.75 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 406.75 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 77,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,197.08/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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