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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 406.87 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 406.87 and 196.48 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 406.87 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/406.87 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 406.87 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 79,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941.82/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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