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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 442.13 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 442.13 and 197.58 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 442.13 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/442.13 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 442.13 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 87,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,355.06/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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