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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.50 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.50 and 190.31 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.50 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.50 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.50 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 77,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,548.81/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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