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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.50 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.50 and 189.75 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.50 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.50 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.50 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 77,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133.38/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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