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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 407.51 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 407.51 and 197.13 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 407.51 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/407.51 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 407.51 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 80,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332.45/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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