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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 407.62 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 407.62 and 197.34 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 407.62 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/407.62 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 407.62 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 80,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.73/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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