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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 442.64 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 442.64 and 186.75 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 442.64 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/442.64 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 442.64 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 82,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,662.09/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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