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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 407.10 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 407.10 and 191.50 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 407.10 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/407.10 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 407.10 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 77,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,959.65/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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