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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.12 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.12 and 191.52 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.12 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.12 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.12 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 77,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,971.62/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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