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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.53 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.53 and 203.74 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.53 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.53 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.53 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 90,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.85/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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