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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 406.80 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 406.80 and 196.59 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 406.80 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/406.80 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 406.80 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 79,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972.81/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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