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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.50 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.50 and 197.51 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.50 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.50 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.50 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 80,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682.84/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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