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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.35 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.35 and 190.36 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.35 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.35 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.35 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 77,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,543.15/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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