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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 406.86 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 406.86 and 196.74 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 406.86 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/406.86 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 406.86 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 80,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045.64/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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