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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 408.26 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 408.26 and 197.76 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 408.26 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/408.26 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 408.26 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 80,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,736.51/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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