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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 407.14 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 407.14 and 196.93 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 407.14 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/407.14 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 407.14 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 80,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,179.20/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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