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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 407.54 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 407.54 and 190.34 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 407.54 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/407.54 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 407.54 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 77,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,568.17/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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