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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.16 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.16 and 196.83 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.16 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.16 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.16 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 80,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141.30/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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