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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 406.94 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 406.94 and 189.99 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 406.94 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/406.94 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 406.94 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 77,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,314.53/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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