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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.69, 407.92 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.69, 407.92 and 190.74 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.69 : 407.92 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.69/407.92 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.69x = 407.92 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.69x = 77,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808.07/295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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