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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 406.82 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 406.82 and 195.30 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 406.82 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/406.82 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 406.82 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 79,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,451.95/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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