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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 408 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 408 and 190.70 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 408 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/408 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 408 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 77,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,805.60/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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