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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 442.86 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 442.86 and 121.80 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 442.86 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/442.86 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 442.86 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 53,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,940.35/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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