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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 442.34 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 442.34 and 197.46 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 442.34 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/442.34 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 442.34 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 87,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,344.90/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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