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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 443.10 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 443.10 and 186.86 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 443.10 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/443.10 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 443.10 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 82,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797.67/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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