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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.86 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.86 and 186.63 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.86 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.86 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.86 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 82,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,463.40/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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