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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.16 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.16 and 191.91 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.16 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.16 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.16 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 84,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,662.54/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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