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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 441.54 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 441.54 and 192.02 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 441.54 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/441.54 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 441.54 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 84,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,785.61/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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