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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.91, 408.17 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.91, 408.17 and 196.32 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.91 : 408.17 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.91/408.17 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.91x = 408.17 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.91x = 80,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,131.93/295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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