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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 407.17 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 407.17 and 196.38 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 407.17 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/407.17 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 407.17 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 79,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,960.04/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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