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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.49 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.49 and 187.49 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.49 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.49 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.49 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 82,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,959.30/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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