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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 407.16 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 407.16 and 196.76 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 407.16 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/407.16 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 407.16 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 80,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110.77/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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