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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 407.11 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 407.11 and 191.68 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 407.11 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/407.11 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 407.11 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 78,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,034.84/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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