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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 407.85 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 407.85 and 195.92 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 407.85 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/407.85 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 407.85 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 79,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,908.67/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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