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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 407.84 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 407.84 and 190.72 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 407.84 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/407.84 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 407.84 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 77,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,783.24/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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