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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 409.77 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 409.77 and 195.89 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 409.77 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/409.77 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 409.77 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 80,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269.09/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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