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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 442.26 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 442.26 and 197.30 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 442.26 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/442.26 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 442.26 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 87,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,259.00/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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