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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.58 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.58 and 187.05 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.58 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.58 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.58 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 82,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,784.59/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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