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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 408.12 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 408.12 and 190.80 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 408.12 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/408.12 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 408.12 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 77,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.30/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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