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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 407.43 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 407.43 and 196.93 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 407.43 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/407.43 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 407.43 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 80,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,235.70/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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