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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.27, 407.26 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.27, 407.26 and 190.36 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.27 : 407.26 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.27/407.26 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.27x = 407.26 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.27x = 77,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,526.01/295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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