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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.68 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.68 and 130.42 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.68 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.68 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.68 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 57,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,733.67/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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