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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.64 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.64 and 190.32 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.64 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.64 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.64 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 77,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582.04/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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