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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 442.34 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 442.34 and 192.32 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 442.34 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/442.34 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 442.34 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 85,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,070.83/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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