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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 442.38 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 442.38 and 121.69 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 442.38 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/442.38 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 442.38 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 53,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,833.22/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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