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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 442.07 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 442.07 and 186.57 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 442.07 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/442.07 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 442.07 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 82,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,477.72/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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