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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 408.12 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 408.12 and 190.81 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 408.12 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/408.12 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 408.12 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 77,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873.38/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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