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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 442.98 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 442.98 and 192.54 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 442.98 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/442.98 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 442.98 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 85,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,291.37/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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