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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 442.32 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 442.32 and 197.71 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 442.32 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/442.32 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 442.32 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 87,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,451.09/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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