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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 442.68 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 442.68 and 186.75 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 442.68 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/442.68 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 442.68 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 82,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,670.49/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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