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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 408.02 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 408.02 and 190.67 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 408.02 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/408.02 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 408.02 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 77,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,794.18/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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