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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 407.46 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 407.46 and 195.65 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 407.46 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/407.46 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 407.46 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 79,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719.77/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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