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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.66 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.66 and 191.85 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.66 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.66 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.66 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 84,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,732.47/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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