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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 408.07 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 408.07 and 196.45 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 408.07 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/408.07 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 408.07 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 80,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,165.35/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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