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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 442.35 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 442.35 and 192.47 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 442.35 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/442.35 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 442.35 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 85,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136.89/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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