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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 408.01 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 408.01 and 191.06 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 408.01 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/408.01 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 408.01 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 77,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.30/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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