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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 441.48 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 441.48 and 191.61 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 441.48 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/441.48 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 441.48 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 84,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,591.98/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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