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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 408.12 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 408.12 and 197.43 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 408.12 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/408.12 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 408.12 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 80,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,575.13/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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