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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 407.46 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 407.46 and 191.93 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 407.46 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/407.46 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 407.46 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 78,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203.80/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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