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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 442.56 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 442.56 and 186.64 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 442.56 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/442.56 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 442.56 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 82,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,599.40/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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