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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 407.40 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 407.40 and 197 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 407.40 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/407.40 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 407.40 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 80,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,257.80/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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