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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 441.72 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 441.72 and 191.93 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 441.72 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/441.72 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 441.72 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 84,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,777.11/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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