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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 406.14 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 406.14 and 255.32 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 406.14 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/406.14 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 406.14 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 103,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,695.66/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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