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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.54 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.54 and 196.34 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.54 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.54 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.54 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 80,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,212.74/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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