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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 407.78 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 407.78 and 197.22 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 407.78 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/407.78 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 407.78 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 80,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,422.37/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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