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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 407.67 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 407.67 and 190.38 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 407.67 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/407.67 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 407.67 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 77,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612.21/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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