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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.09 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.09 and 186.59 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.09 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.09 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.09 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 82,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,490.76/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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