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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 406.97 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 406.97 and 201.93 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 406.97 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/406.97 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 406.97 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 82,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,178.44/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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