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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 407.10 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 407.10 and 190.01 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 407.10 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/407.10 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 407.10 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 77,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,351.04/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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