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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.70, 406.41 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.70, 406.41 and 195.07 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.70 : 406.41 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.70/406.41 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.70x = 406.41 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.70x = 79,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277.42/294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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