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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 407.88 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 407.88 and 196.08 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 407.88 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/407.88 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 407.88 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 79,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,977.11/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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