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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 407.25 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 407.25 and 195.66 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 407.25 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/407.25 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 407.25 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 79,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,682.54/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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