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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.96 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.96 and 199.08 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.96 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.96 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.96 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 87,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,985.40/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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