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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 407.73 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 407.73 and 197.25 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 407.73 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/407.73 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 407.73 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 80,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424.74/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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