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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 407.29 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 407.29 and 190.20 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 407.29 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/407.29 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 407.29 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 77,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,466.08/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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