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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.67, 408.05 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.67, 408.05 and 190.78 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.67 : 408.05 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.67/408.05 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.67x = 408.05 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.67x = 77,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,846.52/295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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