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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 408.19 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 408.19 and 197.54 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 408.19 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/408.19 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 408.19 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 80,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,632.86/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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