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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 406.58 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 406.58 and 196.41 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 406.58 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/406.58 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 406.58 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 79,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.38/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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