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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 407.69 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 407.69 and 190.59 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 407.69 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/407.69 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 407.69 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 77,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,701.64/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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