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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 406.56 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 406.56 and 189.82 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 406.56 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/406.56 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 406.56 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 77,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173.22/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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