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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.48 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.48 and 191.82 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.48 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.48 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.48 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 84,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,684.69/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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