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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 441.57 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 441.57 and 186.07 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 441.57 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/441.57 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 441.57 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 82,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,162.93/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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