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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 406.58 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 406.58 and 196.65 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 406.58 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/406.58 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 406.58 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 79,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952.97/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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