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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 407.85 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 407.85 and 190.55 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 407.85 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/407.85 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 407.85 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 77,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,715.82/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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