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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.46 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.46 and 192.31 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.46 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.46 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.46 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 85,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,089.48/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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