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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 406.82 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 406.82 and 196.70 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 406.82 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/406.82 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 406.82 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 80,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,019.95/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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