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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 441.93 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 441.93 and 197.40 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 441.93 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/441.93 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 441.93 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 87,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,236.98/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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