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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 441.60 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 441.60 and 192.40 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 441.60 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/441.60 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 441.60 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 84,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,963.84/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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