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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.78 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.78 and 194.13 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.78 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.78 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.78 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 86,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345.14/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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