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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.74 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.74 and 157.90 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.74 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.74 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.74 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 69,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750.75/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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