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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 408.40 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 408.40 and 190.94 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 408.40 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/408.40 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 408.40 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 77,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.90/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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