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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 442.24 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 442.24 and 192.71 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 442.24 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/442.24 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 442.24 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 85,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224.69/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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