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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 407.51 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 407.51 and 197.35 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 407.51 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/407.51 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 407.51 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 80,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,420.09/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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