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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.36 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.36 and 191.68 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.36 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.36 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.36 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 78,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.76/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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