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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 407.36 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 407.36 and 190.25 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 407.36 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/407.36 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 407.36 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 77,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499.29/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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