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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 407.18 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 407.18 and 195.70 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 407.18 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/407.18 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 407.18 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 79,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,685.13/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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