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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.70, 442.41 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.70, 442.41 and 198.94 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.70 : 442.41 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.70/442.41 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.70x = 442.41 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.70x = 88,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,013.05/294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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