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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 406.63 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 406.63 and 190.00 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 406.63 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/406.63 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 406.63 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 77,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260.45/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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