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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 406.98 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 406.98 and 201.96 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 406.98 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/406.98 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 406.98 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 82,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,191.65/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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