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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.42, 407.82 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.42, 407.82 and 196.10 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 407.82 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/407.82 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 407.82 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 79,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.50/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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