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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 407.23 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 407.23 and 190.27 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 407.23 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/407.23 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 407.23 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 77,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,482.70/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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